costumed mascot character (oft. devised for PR purposes by local governments, government departments, etc.)
to watch steadily; to stare
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
last days; the end; one's fate
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
thought; consideration; thinking
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
choices; alternatives; options
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
price; cost; value; worth; value
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
third stage; three stages
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
close; intimate; on good terms
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
if so; in that case; in that situation
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
that day; the very same day
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement